Three hooligans attacked a defenseless girl, tried to rob her, and were convinced they were simply a frightened and helpless victim. But they couldn’t even imagine what would happen a minute later 
Attacked a defenseless girl? They really thought so.
The morning in the park was calm and warm. Veronica finished her run, stopped by a side alley, and tried to catch her breath. The workout had been tough, but enjoyable. Her hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, a thin gold chain around her neck, and a sports watch on her wrist. She loved these rare weekends when she could just be alone.
The alley was almost empty. The damp air after the overnight rain smelled of leaves and freshness. Veronica was about to head for the exit when she heard the sudden roar of engines behind her.
Three motorcycles came around the corner and stopped right in front of her. Three muscular guys jumped off. Cheap tracksuits, tattoos on their arms and necks, cheeky smiles.
The leader stepped forward and looked her over from head to toe.
“So, beauty, are you out walking alone?” he drawled with a grin.
“Is that phone an expensive one? Give it here so you don’t break it.”
Veronica was silent. Her face was serious, but her eyes showed tension.
The second guy walked around her.
“Look how fashionable she is. Nice watch. The chain is shiny. Looks like she has something to take off.”
“Don’t shake, we’ll be careful,” the third added and laughed quietly.
They were standing too close, cutting off their way back.
“You understand, right, that there’s no help here?” the leader said. “Give it all up calmly and move on.”
“Or what?” “Veronica asked calmly, trying to keep her voice steady.
The boys exchanged glances.
“Otherwise it will be unpleasant,” one of them replied. “We don’t like it when people argue with us.”
They laughed, chatting among themselves, discussing her phone, her sneakers, her necklace. One even reached his hand closer to her shoulder, as if testing her fear.
They saw before them simply a lonely, defenseless woman after training.
